Featured Wedding - Alyson & Daniel

Our Chicago photography partner, Jai Girard, who's supplied so many of our wonderful featured weddings, has added a new favorite.

From our bride - "Daniel and I both went to Indiana University. We met when I was A Freshman, yet didn't started dating until my Sophomore year. I always knew that Daniel was the one because he always went over and beyond with me on everything. For example, a few weeks into dating, he surprised me outside my college class with a Starbucks in hand and a ride home during a rainstorm.


We began planning our wedding long before we were engaged, always knowing it was going to happen eventually. Our ceremony was the most amazing part of our wedding because of the tradition of being married by the same rabbi as my parents in the same spot 30 years later. The Willow Tree served as the Chuppah and it was the most magical and beautiful thing I have ever seen.

Everything about the day was absolutely incredible, and perfect. We could have done without the major rainstorm, but everyone was too busy dancing the night away to notice!"


Dress Designer - Amsale
Floral Designer - ArtQuest in Highwood, IL
Shoes - Manolo Blahnik
Photography - Jai Girard
Venue - Ceremony was at the bride's Grandparent's backyard in Highland Park, IL underneath the same willow tree that her parent's were married 30 years before.
Reception - Chicago Botanic Gardens at the McGinley Pavillion
Catering - Chicago Botanic Gardens catered the event
Entertainment - Dan Hayes Band
Wedding Planner - Lindsay Stein Cohen at Designer Events Chicago
Cake - Rolf's Patisserie